Inside the Danish designers' minds
Hans Wegner
Designer (1914 - 2007)
“A chair is to have no backside. It should be beautiful from all sides and angles.” - Hans Wegner is one of Denmark's greatest designers. His design is timeless, simple, and beautiful. He focused especially on chairs that can be seen from all angles, as it is an exhibition in itself.
Arne Jacobsen
Designer (1902 - 1971)
"Architecture tends to consume everything else, it has become one's entire life." - Arne Jacobsen was famous for introducing modernism to Denmark and was known as the rebel in Danish design.
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Verner Panton
Designer (1926 - 1998)
"Choosing colors should not be a gamble. It should be a conscious decision. Colors have a meaning and a function." - What can characterize Verner Panton's design is the use of clear, strong colors and exciting shapes.
Poul Kjærholm
Designer (1929 - 1980)
"We should try to keep our designs as simple as possible" - Poul Kjærholm did not compromise on either material or form. His furniture is still modern due to the simplicity of his style.
Poul Henningsen
Designer (1894 - 1967)
"When you have experienced real lighting, life is filled with new values" - Poul Henningsen was one of the greatest lighting designers. His lamps used carefully analyzed reflecting and baffling of the light rays from the bulb to achieve illumination that was not harsh and glaring but shed warm, soft light.
Jørn Utzon
Designer (1918 - 2008)
"The architect's gift to society is to bring joy to the people from the surroundings he creates." - Utzon had a Nordic sense of concern for nature which, in his design, emphasized the synthesis of form, material, and function for social values. His fascination with the architectural legacies of the ancient Mayas, the Islamic world, China, and Japan informed his practice.
BRANDS
FURNITURE, LIGHTING AND ACCESSORIES
ANDERSEN FURNITURE
At Andersen, we believe in curiosity, innovation and talent. With passion, we design contemporary furniture and interiors for modern homes. For more than 100 years, we have created aesthetic products that have distinctive character and a clean Scandinavian expression. With our Scandinavian roots, we have developed a collection that reflects a modern Nordic style combined with international appeal.
BRDR. KRÜGER
Brdr. Krüger was founded as a wood-turning workshop by brothers Theodor and Ferdinand Krüger in 1886. Today the 5th generation family company has evolved into a self-producing furniture brand, that celebrates, create and evolve classic Danish design values, by embracing modernity. Continuing a legacy of craft and heritage, more than 130-years’ expertise is combined with modern techniques to create innovative designs with a timeless appeal.
LYFA
LYFA was founded in 1903 and initially named Kjøbenhavns Lampe- og Lysekronefabrik (Copenhagen Lamp and Chandelier Factory) with KLLF as the abbreviated version. At the beginning of the 1930s, the company changed its name to LYFA. Taking the LY from 'Lysekrone' and the FA from '-fabrik' as a homage to the origin of the business and how it all began. Since 1903, one of the founding principles of LYFA has been to create lighting designs for all occasions and to be the light in the daily life. LYFA crafts and explores lighting designs that build on decades of proud traditions within Danish design.
MASSIMO COPENHAGEN
At massimo we do it one rug at a time and with the greatest of attention to design, quality, sustainability – and you. Because all great results start with dialogue, quality and empathy. For more than 20 years massimo has focused on creating handmade rugs for both private homes, public spaces as well as developers. We approach every inquiry with the same attention and curiosity, whether the best solution is one of our signature quality rugs always on stock or a one-of-a kind bespoke rug designed and made especially for the occasion. We cannot and we will not deny our Scandinavian origin. We have a passion for subtle, natural colour schemes and long-lasting functional design – but are not afraid to challenge and tempt with a bolder, more colourful alternative. Afterall, a rug is the soul of a room – and some souls are simply more hot-spirited.
møbel copenhagen
We create and curate every piece of furniture in collaboration with visionary, skilled, and kind people who share our love for a beautiful, vibrant design, functionality, and innovation.
Each product is crafted with care from the finest materials following traditional as well as innovative methods. we do not compromise on quality, and we make furniture to enjoy and treasure for a lifetime.
noorstad
We aim for an expression of quiet understated luxury based on our understanding of home as a place of calm and clarity.The collection is an expression of our personal aesthetics and tastes. We strive for simple discreet beauty as well as a convergence of tactile comfort, essence of function and pared down shapes.
We have a deep wish for Noorstad´s furniture to show that local production is very much an option. Even in todays world. We are committed to using local resources, and as a consequence we have chosen to work with local materials whenever possible.
ROSENDHAL
Hundreds of years of Danish design history and heritage side by side with modern classics in one of the country's largest design houses. Famous names and brands, all of which have left a solid imprint on the special design tradition that has put Denmark on the world map. It is an iconic design that can be used and considered - over and over again.
Our purpose is clear. We preserve and develop Danish design icons so that both the present and the future can take part in the brands that have helped to create Danish design culture.
SOFTLINE
SOFTLINE has developed a lot since we started producing furniture in 1979. By creating innovative and iconic furniture of the best quality, we have become a global brand, and our modern, colorful designs are today sold worldwide. The only thing that is unchanged at SOFTLINE is that our modern, upholstered furniture is still produced in Denmark at our own factory.
